Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau CIS 180 Creating Web Pages I Fall 2019 Credits : 3 Semester Hours Course Description: The learner will create basic web sites by manually writing HTML/XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) using a text editor. The student will learn the fundamentals of site layout and design, and how to upload completed web sites to a remote server. Other skills used include critical thinking by solving problems with coding syntax and viewing web sites “live” on the World Wide Web. Course Objectives: • Write HTML code for creating webpages • Use present knowledge as well as research to solve problems • Understand the basic format of webpages and sites • Critique webpages for content and appearance • Apply concepts learned to independent challenge problems Instructor: Ms. Trisha Nelson Office: MiSU Campus, Old Main Room 307A Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00-3:00; Tuesday and Thursdays 10:30-noon Phone: 701-858-3313 Email: trisha.nelson@ndus.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule : MWF 11:00-11:50 Textbook(s): Digital Curriculum; readings provided by instructor USB Drive required Course Requirements : Instruction procedures include lecture, demonstrations, class discussion and research assignments, quizzes and tests. Grading Scale : A=90%; B=80%; C=70%; D=60%; F=59% and below Grading Methods : Grades will be determined from points accumulated from daily work, objective tests and quizzes, research assignments/projects and final project. Grades will be calculated by dividing total points earned by total points available from assigned work. Tentative Course Outline: • Introduction to the Internet and Web Design • Web Page Structural Elements • Hyperlinks • Designing Websites • Introduction to CSS Syntax • Using Web Graphics • Using CSS Control Appearance • Page Layout • Tables